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US-Taiwan defense relations
August 16, 2019
US Moves Ahead With $8 Billion F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Trump administration reportedly notified the U.S. Congress of the sale on August 15.
July 31, 2019
US Administration Accused of Delaying F-16 Fighter Jets Sale to Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
U.S. lawmakers of both political parties are accusing the Trump administration of delaying the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan.
June 29, 2019
Is It Time for the United States to Recognize Taiwan?
By Ben Lowsen
No, but all options are on the table.
June 07, 2019
Taiwan Confirms Request for US Tanks, Air Defense Systems
By Associated Press
China firmly opposes the new U.S. arms package to Taiwan.
April 01, 2019
The Taiwan Relations Act at 40
By Tiffany Ma and Jessica Drun
40 years after the U.S. passed a law to govern unofficial ties with Taiwan, the world has shifted dramatically.
March 12, 2019
Taiwan Mulls F-16 Viper Fighter Purchase From the US
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan is considering procuring up to 66 F-16 Viper fighter jets from the United States.
October 24, 2018
Taiwan Receives First Upgraded F-16 Viper Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first F-16V fighter jet was delivered to the Republic of China Air Force on October 20, according to media reports.
September 10, 2018
Taiwan to Boost Military Budget for F-16 Upgrades
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Taiwanese government is allocating extra funds for procuring additional air-to-air missiles for its F-16 force.
July 01, 2017
US Approves Sale of Advanced Torpedoes to Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. government approved the sale of MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes to Taiwan as part of a larger arms package.
January 24, 2017
Taiwan Begins Upgrade of 144 F-16 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The upgrade is slated to be completed by 2023.
October 05, 2016
Time for a US Pivot on Taiwan Policy
By Rep. Steve Chabot
A critical US ally has unnecessarily been left out of the mix: Taiwan.
November 04, 2015
Confirmed: Taiwan To Purchase US Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan’s military recently confirmed that it intends to purchase ten Seahawk aircraft.
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